How to Make PHatea®:

PHatea® is sold in the shape of a 5-gram coin of pressed tea. One tea coin will make one liter (32 ounces) of PHatea®, which is the recommended daily dose. Add one tea coin of PHatea® into a teapot, tea strainer, or a coffee/tea press. Pour boiling hot water over the tea coin, and let it steep for 5 minutes. (If you are using a tea strainer, break up the coin before adding hot water.)

Add ice if you prefer cold tea.

6 Types of Tea | Natural Chinese Dark Tea

All teas in the world come from one plant, the Camellia Sinensis plant. The processing method of each type of tea is what makes each tea unique and determines its flavor, characteristics and value. From the beginning of each method, tea leaves go through the steps involving oxidation, stopping the oxidation, fermentation, forming the final tea shape and drying it.

Tea Type

%Oxidation

%Fermentation

Shelf Life (‘best if used by’ if stored in a sealed package)

Dark tea/ Hei Cha/ Post-fermented tea

0

100

Unlimited

Green tea

0

0

6-18 months

Yellow tea

10

0

6-18 months

White tea

20

0

6-18 months

Oolong tea

50

0

2 years

Black tea

100

0

1-3 years

Of the teas consumed in the United States, most fall into these two categories of tea.

1Green: 0% oxidation and 0% fermentation. Because of this should always be consumed fresh as the shelf life of green tea is six months to a little over a year if kept in an air-tight container and refrigerated.

2Black/Red: 100% oxidation and 0% fermentation. Has a shelf life up to three years.

These three teas are less well known to countries outside of China.

3Oolong: 50% oxidation and 0% fermentation

4Yellow: 10% oxidation and 0% fermentation

5White: 20% oxidation and 0% fermentation

Post-fermented PHatea® tea contains the ‘Golden Flower’ as a result of a unique processing performed only in the Hunan Province of China. This unique process is fully explained in our processing section.

6Post-fermented (PHatea®): 0% oxidation and 100% fermentation. Raw tea leaves goes through a ‘piling’ process involving micro-organisms and only then can be categorized as post-fermentation or ‘dark’ tea. This category of tea is the only one to improve with age, as the fermentation process continues until the tea is brewed for consumption by the consumer, which gives these teas a special quality, value and health benefits. Like fine red wine continues to improve with age, so do these teas and they have an indefinite shelf life.

Are there any side effects to PHatea®?

Generally PHatea® may cause some increased elimination (urine and stool) at first. This can be seen as a natural detoxification process. There are no known adverse side effects from PHatea® and it is non-toxic.

Can I drink my PHatea® hot or cold?

Can I add ice to it? PHatea® can be consumed hot or cold and ice can be added to it as well. You can also keep already processed PHatea® in the refrigerator.

Can I drink PHatea® when I am on prescription medications?

Should I stop my other medicines I get from my Doctor? Tea is the second largest beverage to be consumed next to water, unless your Doctor has told you not to drink tea, you can drink your tea. Do not stop any medication that you have been prescribed without consulting your Doctor or health care provider.

Do I have to drink PHatea® for the rest of my life?

No, but the people who drink it daily in Northern China have a history of longevity and lower rate of cardiovascular disease or diabetes. We at Golden Flower always say “My Tea for Life™”.

Do I have to use PHatea® daily?

It is recommended that PHatea® be taken or consumed daily to see the full benefits of PHatea®.

Do you have decaffeinated PHatea®?

At this time we do not offer decaffeinated PHatea® because during the process of decaffeination many of the health benefits are lost.

Does PHatea® contain any dangerous chemical or harmful bacteria? Is it inspected for this?

There are no dangerous chemicals or harmful bacteria in PHatea® and each shipment is inspected and certified for quality and safety before it leaves China.

Does PHatea® contain caffeine?

All camellia sinensis leaves have caffeine present, which is a natural insecticide, to protect the plant. The amount of caffeine in PHatea® is only 20% of that found in coffee. Also, PHatea® has high amounts of L-Theanine, an amino acid known to stimulate alpha brain waves which are associated with a relaxed but alert mental state of mind. In Chinese culture PHatea® is consumed prior to meditation and is known to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.

If you are new to this tea, or do not intake any caffeine (including the caffeine found in chocolate), the best way to determine if there is a sensitivity, is to try it. You may be surprised to find out that Phatea® tea will not cause any negative symptoms, as do other foods containing caffeine. Another option is: Use 1 tea coin add 2 cups of boiling water, let it sit for two minutes. Pour out. This is called “tea washing” amongst tea drinkers. Tea washing will remove much of the caffeine. After pouring out the 2 cups of boiling hot water, add more hot water, let it steep for 5 minutes, and drink.

Does PHatea® have any alcohol in it since it is “fermented”?

The fermentation process involved with PHatea® does not produce alcohol and implies a process whereby the mold Eurotium Cristatum reacts with the tea leaves to produce many compounds that produce the health benefits of consuming PHatea®.

How long will it take for me to see a benefit from PHatea®?

The length of time before any patient will see benefit is variable but has been reported in as little as one month. The longer you consume it the more likely you will see health benefits. In Chinese history, the people of China will drink the tea daily for their entire life.(Take the 100 day challenge).

How should I store my PHatea®? Does it expire?

Store your tea in a dry place, do not seal or refrigerate. PHatea® NEVER expires, has an unlimited shelf life, and actually gets better with age.

Should I drink/take my PHatea® on an empty stomach or with food?

It does not matter whether PHatea® is consumed with or without food. PHatea® has been shown to help digestion by activating digestive enzymes. (Journal of Tea Science, 2008, Fu, et al, PDF #2)

Why do I feel my PHatea® is helping my anxiety?

PHatea® contains L-theanine, which is an amino acid that helps calm the nervous system and negates the adverse effects of caffeine. Tea is the only plant known to contain L-theanine.

Why does PHatea® cost more than other teas?

It doesn’t. Most tea bags have approximately one half gram of stale tea. Most tea bags cost around 25¢ per bag. Our 5 gram coin brews four 8 ounce servings of fresh, medicinal quality tea for the same price, 25¢ per cup.